Lot 31 France SC#42a 10c Bistre Bourdeaux, 1870 Bourdeaux Issue, A Fine Used Imperf Single, Tpye B, Full Margins, Large Numeral #2240 Diamond Dotted Cancel, Light Corner Crease At Upper Left.

A fine used imperf single of the 10c bistre Bourdeaux from the 1870 Bourdeaux Issue, tpye b, full margins, large numeral #2240 diamond dotted cancel, light corner crease at upper left.

Scott values this at $90, so we estimate it at $45. The stamp offered here grades 68 as follows:

Centering/Margins: 50/70

Paper Freshness: 5/5

Colour: 5/5

Impression: 5/5

Absence of Visible Paper Flaws: 5/5

Cancellation: 8/10

Adjustment for mentioned faults: -10 points.